NEBOSH (HSW)

A qualification that is establishing itself as perfect introduction to health and safety in the workplace.The NEBOSH Award in Health and Safety at Work is an introductory qualification designed to improve the health and safety culture of organisations by equipping the workforce and others to be able to identify and deal with hazards at work, helping them to reduce accidents/incidents and achieve costs saving.

The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award is based on advance standards and is aimed at anyone who needs to understand the principles of health and safety as part of their job. No previous health and safety knowledge is required, therefore the Award is suitable for all individuals that wish to have a basic knowledge of health and safety.

The Award is designed to meet the international market and the assessment is available through Indian Industrial Training Institute in English.There are a range of easy options to book and purchase your place on this course. Either click "Purchase/Book" below, call 0612 2354494 or email on You can also use our online booking form.?

Content: 

The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award covers the principles of health and safety, the identification and management of related risk and the practical application of this knowledge. This is reflected in the two units that comprise the qualification.

Unit HSW1 Workplace safety foundations

• The foundations of health and safety
• The responsibility for health and safety
• Health and safety risk assessment and control
• Hazards and controls associated with work equipment
• Transport safety
• Hazards and controls associated with electricity
• Fire safety
• Hazards and controls associated with manual handling and repetitive movement
• Hazards and controls associated with hazardous substances
• Hazards and controls associated with the working environment

Unit HSW2 Workplace risk assessment

• A workplace-based risk assessment activity that covers the application of understanding related to the HSW1 unit.

Assessment: 

The qualification is divided into two assessed units, each of which is assessed separately. Assessment is by one multiple choice examination (Unit HSW1) and a work-based risk assessment (Unit HSW2), which tests the ability to apply the knowledge gained during the course to workplace situations. A qualification parchment will be awarded on successful completion of both assessments.

Examinations take place at the end of the course and the risk assessment is completed shortly afterwards. Examinations for in-house courses can be arranged with NEBOSH on demand, for a date to suit the learning programme.